Digital Payment Adoption Statistics in Azerbaijan (2026)
According to World Bank Global Findex data, 51.6% of adults in Azerbaijan made or received a digital payment in 2024. Up from 42.5% in 2022 to 51.6% in 2024 (+9 percentage points). Azerbaijan ranks #41 of 46 economies in Europe & Central Asia on this measure, and #89 of 142 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 51.6% (2024)
- Digital Payment Adoption in Azerbaijan as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank Global Findex data.
- Change since 2022
- +9 pp (2024)
- Up from 42.5% in 2022 to 51.6% in 2024 (+9 percentage points).
- Earliest value in this dataset (2014)
- 20.4% (2014)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 20.4% in 2014 to 51.6% in 2024.
- Record high (2024)
- 51.6% (2024)
- The 2024 value is the highest in the available World Bank Global Findex series for Azerbaijan.
- Rank in Europe & Central Asia
- #41 of 46 (2024)
- Azerbaijan ranks 41 of 46 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #89 of 142 (2024)
- Azerbaijan ranks 89 of 142 countries with data globally.
- Europe & Central Asia average
- 82.7% (2024)
- Azerbaijan (51.6%) is below the average of 82.7% across the 46 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data.
- Among women (2024)
- 40.7% (2024)
- Value for women in Azerbaijan, same 2024 World Bank Global Findex data.
- Among men (2024)
- 63.1% (2024)
- Value for men in Azerbaijan, same 2024 World Bank Global Findex data.
- Gender gap (women minus men)
- −22.4 pp (2024)
- In 2024, the figure was 40.7% for women and 63.1% for men — 22.4 percentage points lower among women.
- In rural areas (2024)
- 46.6% (2024)
- Value for rural residents of Azerbaijan in 2024.
- Rural gap vs national
- −5 pp (2024)
- Rural residents (46.6%) are 5 percentage points below the national figure (51.6%).
- Among the poorest 40% (2024)
- 34.9% (2024)
- Value for adults in the poorest 40% of households in Azerbaijan in 2024.
- Poorest-40% gap vs national
- −16.7 pp (2024)
- The poorest 40% (34.9%) are 16.7 percentage points below the national figure (51.6%).
- Made a digital payment (% age 15+) (2024)
- 31.3% (2024)
- Related indicator from World Bank Global Findex.
- Received digital payments (% age 15+) (2024)
- 44.2% (2024)
- Related indicator from World Bank Global Findex.
- Internet use in Azerbaijan (2025)
- 90.8% (2025)
- 90.8% of the population in Azerbaijan used the internet in 2025 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 10.2 million (2024)
- Azerbaijan had a population of 10.2 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 2014–2024
| Year | % of adults (age 15+) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 51.6% | +9.0 pp |
| 2022 | 42.5% | +18.0 pp |
| 2017 | 24.6% | +4.2 pp |
| 2014 | 20.4% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of adults in Azerbaijan made or received a digital payment?
51.6% of adults in Azerbaijan made or received a digital payment in 2024, according to World Bank Global Findex data.
How does Azerbaijan compare with other countries in Europe & Central Asia?
Azerbaijan ranks 41 of 46 countries in Europe & Central Asia with data, with 51.6% versus a regional average of 82.7% (latest values per country).
Where does Azerbaijan rank globally on digital payment adoption?
Azerbaijan ranks 89 of 142 countries with data globally, based on the latest World Bank Global Findex value for each country.
Is there a gender gap in digital payment adoption in Azerbaijan?
Yes — in 2024 the figure was 40.7% for women and 63.1% for men, a gap of 22.4 percentage points in favor of men.
How recent is the digital payment adoption data for Azerbaijan?
The most recent observation is from 2024. World Bank Global Findex data is reported with a lag, so 2024 is the latest available year for Azerbaijan.
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank Global Findex, indicator
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Figures are shown exactly as published in the source dataset; only the change column of the trend table is computed from adjacent published values.Read more on the methodology page. All figures are estimates and projections; this is not financial advice.
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